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GV05 XFF

2005 Mercedes-benz A 200

Silver Petrol 2035cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,619 mi
Last recorded142,619 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz A 20060,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV05 XFF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA 200
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,035cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,619 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 137,109 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Feb 2019 137,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 129,242 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jan 2017 122,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jan 2016 116,737 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 116,736 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all 4 wheels (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 102,827 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 102,827 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,740 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to fully inspect rear road springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,826 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 19,822 miles

Offside front cv boot weeping grease

Pass 20 Jul 2010 42,618 miles

Rear discs scored and front brake pads getting low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 24,402 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,179 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A 200?

Based on 37,458 MOT tests across 2,967 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,141
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
2,967
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 267
coil spring broken 179
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GV05 XFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 in Silver with a 2,035cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 60,638 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 267 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV05 XFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz A 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GV05 XFF registered?

GV05 XFF is a 2005 Mercedes-benz A 200, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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